Lake school board meets Wednesday
MILLBURY — The Lake Local Schools Board of Education will have a special board meeting to interview treasurer candidates on Wednesday at 5 p.m. in the the board of education offices.
The board’s regular February meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday.
Wood County outdoor warning siren test canceled due to cold
Due to the expected low temperatures over the next 24-36 hours and low wind chill, Saturday’s test of the outdoor warning sirens is canceled.
Many of the sirens in Wood County use an electrical motor to power the sirens, according to a press release from the Wood County Emergency Management Agency. Most manufacturers of these sirens do not recommend testing below 20 degrees. Under extreme cold temperatures, moisture present in the siren would freeze, and could damage the motor when it is activated. Any damage sustained to the sirens could render them inoperable as we move towards severe weather this spring. Repairs could take an extended amount of time and costs would likely be in the thousands of dollars.
This test occurrence will be canceled, not rescheduled. The normal testing schedule and frequency will resume in March.
Forecast
Hazardous weather outlook: Much colder air will remain over the region through tonight. Sub-zero wind chills are anticipated.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south after midnight.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. South wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Mostly cloudy at night, with a low around 33. Breezy.
Extended: Mostly cloudy Sunday, with a high near 42. Breezy. Mostly cloudy at night, with a low around 26. Partly sunny Monday, with a high near 42. Mostly cloudy at night, with a low around 37. A chance of showers Tuesday. Cloudy, with a high near 53. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Mostly cloudy at night, with a low around 35. A chance of showers Wednesday. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
